Killing the Dead (2019)

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Paraguay 1978, during Stroessner’s dictatorship, Pastor and Dionisio work burying bodies illicitly. In Argentina, the World Cup is being held. One morning, among the bodies, they find Mario, who is still alive. They know they must kill him but the problem is: in spite of what they are doing, they have never killed anyone before. A storm indicates that the winter is coming while the destiny of the three men is determined during the World Cup final. Both Pastor and Dionisio are the last link of a chain in the terrible system that has as a result in all the missing people.

Director: Hugo Giménez
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 87 min
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Screenplay

Music: Sergio Cuquejo
Cinematography: Hugo Colace
Production: Sabaté Films
Country: Argentina, Paraguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Killing the Dead about?
Paraguay 1978, during Stroessner’s dictatorship, Pastor and Dionisio work burying bodies illicitly. In Argentina, the World Cup is being held. One morning, among the bodies, they find Mario, who is still alive. They know they must kill him but the problem is: in spite of what they are doing, they have never killed anyone before. A storm indicates that the winter is coming while the destiny of the three men is determined during the World Cup final. Both Pastor and Dionisio are the last link of a chain in the terrible system that has as a result in all the missing people.
Who directed Killing the Dead?
Killing the Dead was directed by Hugo Giménez.
Who stars in Killing the Dead?
Killing the Dead stars Ever Enciso, Aníbal Ortíz, Silvio Rodas, Jorge Román.
How long is Killing the Dead?
Killing the Dead has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Killing the Dead?
Killing the Dead is a Thriller film.
Where was Killing the Dead produced?
Killing the Dead was produced in Argentina, Paraguay.